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proximo · July 16, 2001, 04:28 PM

Hmmm, sigfan, you sure do throw some colorful language around, but you're the one calling the .45 the Hammer of Thor. I just said it was more effective against steel plates proving the momentum advantage which coupled with a proper bullet design (Hydra-shock) [/i]and[/i] a particularly large diameter bullet to start with is going to result in significant wound channels and bleed out over lesser bullet designs and calibers. Street evidence shows that the Hydra-shock, particularly in the .45ACP 230gr JHP, is a very effective defensive round. Of course, you could have the Hammer of Thor and if you can't hit the perp in a vital area with it it isn't likely to do you much good. I'm working on that part.

Whatever caliber you use, I hope you're comfortable with it. I'm comfortable with my choice.

July 16, 2001, 04:28 PM	#19
proximo Junior member Join Date: May 11, 2000 Posts: 191	Hmmm, sigfan, you sure do throw some colorful language around, but you're the one calling the .45 the Hammer of Thor. I just said it was more effective against steel plates proving the momentum advantage which coupled with a proper bullet design (Hydra-shock) [/i]and[/i] a particularly large diameter bullet to start with is going to result in significant wound channels and bleed out over lesser bullet designs and calibers. Street evidence shows that the Hydra-shock, particularly in the .45ACP 230gr JHP, is a very effective defensive round. Of course, you could have the Hammer of Thor and if you can't hit the perp in a vital area with it it isn't likely to do you much good. I'm working on that part. Whatever caliber you use, I hope you're comfortable with it. I'm comfortable with my choice.